Syed Mohammad Rashid

• Lead HR operations for entities in Turkey, Indonesia, Sudan, Kenya & Pakistan.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations & corporate governance.
• Oversee compensation benchmarking & succession plan.
• Be the advisor to the Board HR Committee of all international subsidiaries & affiliates.
• Collaborate with Bank entities to shape up direction of short & long term HR strategy aligned with Bank’s broader goals and objectives and align them with Group HR strategy.
• Provide HR advisory by keeping abreast of all changes in laws, regulations and guidelines while ensuring proper ownership for compliance with Corporate Governance, Central Bank regulation and Sharia Principles
• Review HR policies for all entities under supervision and align with the local laws and regulations.
• Manage HR of new foreign entities (takeover or greenfield) for a reasonable period sufficient to establish or upgrade HR, develop policies, procedures & systems.
• Oversee participation in the compensation & benefits surveys in international subsidiaries and assist the Board on reward initiatives for maintaining competitive position and filling gaps (if any).
• Headhunt right candidates for vacant roles at Senior Management and Key roles ensuring filling roles within stipulated timelines.
Key Achievements:
• Developed Corporate Governance framework for all subsidiaries & affiliates.
• Reviewed / re-engineered HR policy for all global entities.
• Designed and rolled out contractual staffing framework and onboarded 1500+ staff within an year which reduced as high as 15% annual HR cost.
• Assisted Board HR committee in drafting Board Nomination & Remuneration Policy.
• Implemented service-level and charge-back agreements across subsidiaries.

• Develop and execute HR relationship strategies supporting business goals.
• Be a strategic HR advisor to local & overseas business heads.
• Drive employee engagement, diversity, and localization initiatives.
• Support HR Centers of Excellence through defined SLAs.
• Manage HR of all subsidiaries and representative offices.

Key Achievements:
• Implemented High Potential (HIPO) & Executive Development programs.
• Integrated organizational and individual goals for performance alignment.
• Lead HR setup of a new subsidiary ‘DIB Bank Kenya Ltd’ and a representative office in Turkey.
• Integrated organizational and individual goals for performance alignment.

• Provide leadership direction and expertise to full scope of HR function in a newly setup business operations which may include HR strategy, recruitment & retention, compensation & benefits, organization design etc.
• Be an advisor to the business heads on all HR Matters
• Directed HR and manage HR affairs of banks subsidiaries in the business of Facility Management, manufacturing in addition to banking and finance based in Jordan, Pakistan, Turkey, Indonesia & Sudan.
• Design HR policies, Reward & Retention programs, and SLA frameworks.
• Manage recruitment, retention, disciplinary actions and succession initiatives.

Key Achievements:
• Restructured newly acquired bank, managed staff exits including dealing with labor unions.
• Introduced HR Management Systems like Oracle HRMS, Harmony as well as Mina itech in various subsidiaries
• Hired 1500+ sales & back-office operations staff through various channels including mass recruitment / walk-ins.
• Closed an underperforming subsidiary, saving $ 4M annually.

• Develop recruitment strategy with an aim of timely filling vacant roles with best possible resources in a most efficient and cost-effective manner and ensure it’s implementation.
• Review and update talent acquisition policy in line with best market standards to ensure it remains relevant to business need and compliant with updated country regulation.
• Enhance bank’s image of Employer of Choice through engaging various channels and marketing techniques.
• Keep induction and orientation programs updated to foster staff inclusion.
• Facilitate and manage structuring and re-structuring initiatives across the Bank
• Monitor and maintain approved manpower cost throughout the year.
• Headhunt candidates for critical and Senior Management roles ensuring the right fit.

Key Achievements:
• Launched internal mobility and referral programs, reducing turnover.
• Improved employer branding and benefits program to become employer of choice.
• Designed “Tamayaz” Management Trainee Program to support Emiratization.
• Enhanced onboarding and competency evaluation frameworks.

• Conduct Manpower planning, Costing, monitoring headcounts and allocate budget.
• Drive recruitment strategy ensuring recruitment plans are implement thereby assuring the timely availability of required manpower resources.
• Ensure internal / internal backups are always available for key, critical and Senior roles.
• Strive for most cost efficient and effective hiring channels.
• Manage hiring, boarding, Induction & Orientation of new staff.
• Liaison with government officials and educational Institutions for reporting and localization initiative

Key Achievements:
• Recruited 1, 200+ employees (including 4 country heads) in 10 months to support branch network of more than 840 branches.
• Introduced automation, standardized job descriptions and reviewed and amended hiring policies and procedures for improved efficiencies and reduction in turnaround time.
• Developed and implemented employee development programs called “Al Ruwaad” and “Future Managers”.

Responsibilities Include :

• Coordinate day to day HR admin. Function in the corporate head office.
• Assist the line Manager for conducting the performance appraisal of the employees.
• Assist on the transfers and promotion following HR policy.
• Assist in the developments in the company personnel policies and practices.• Manage end-to-end recruitment cycle: From sourcing candidates to onboarding.
• Collaborate with department heads to understand hiring needs and develop tailored recruitment strategies.
• Screen resumes and conduct initial interviews to shortlist qualified candidates.
• Coordinate interview schedules between candidates and hiring managers.
• Oversee job postings on various platforms and ensure they align with company branding.
• Maintain candidate databases and track recruitment metrics for reporting.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and internal policies during the hiring process.
• Enhance candidate experience by streamlining communication and feedback loops.

Key Achievements:
• Reduced recruitment costs via automation and digital platforms.
• Received “Best Employee” (2004) and “Committed to Excellence” (2002).

• Build and maintain relationships with hiring managers to understand their staffing needs.
• Use job boards, social media, headhunting and networking to identify potential candidates.
• Conduct interviews, assess candidate suitability, and shortlist applicants.
• Align candidate skills and experience with client requirements.
• Facilitate salary discussions and employment terms between clients and candidates.
• Oversee the recruitment cycle from initial contact to final placement.
• Stay updated on industry trends and competitor activity to advise clients effectively